Robotics

Robotics is the "logical" integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines. It utilizes "circuit-based technical materials" to bridge the gap between physical movement and digital processing.

Automation and Robotics

Course Title: Automation and Robotics

Course No: CSC382

Nature of the Course: Theory + Lab

Semester: 6

Full Marks: 60 + 20 + 20

Pass Marks: 24 + 8 + 8

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course provides the detailed idea about fields of robotics and its control mechanisms.

Course Objectives

To provide information on various parts of robots and idea on fields of robotics, focusing on kinematics, inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and control for specific applications.

Course Contents

1. Introduction

8 hrs

1.1. Definition, Origin, and Types of Robotics

1.2. Robot Anatomy and Systems

Degrees of freedom and Coordinate Systems

1.3. Asimov's laws of robotics and Dynamic stabilization

2. Power Sources and Sensors

8 hrs

2.1. Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives

2.2. Motor HP determination and variable speed arrangements

2.3. Sensors and Vision

Machine vision, Ranging, and Tactile sensors

3. Manipulators, Actuators, and Grippers

8 hrs

3.1. Manipulator dynamics and force control

3.2. End effectors and Gripper design considerations

3.3. Robot motion Control and Position Sensing

4. Kinematics and Path Planning

8 hrs

4.1. Inverse Kinematics Problem and Multiple Solutions

4.2. Jacobian Work Envelop and Hill Climbing Techniques

4.3. Robot Programming Languages

5. Process Control

8 hrs

5.1. Control Systems

On-Off, Proportional, PI, and PID Control

5.2. Process Control Tuning

6. Case Studies

5 hrs

6.1. Multiple robots and Machine Interface

6.2. Manufacturing and non-Manufacturing Applications

6.3. Robot Cell Design and Selection of a Robot

Laboratory Works

The laboratory work should be focused on implementation of sensors, design of control systems, and developing programs related to Robot design and control using python.

1.Sensors and Control Design
2.Python for Robotics

Text Books

1.Mikell P. Weiss G.M., Nagel R.N., Odraj N.G., Industrial Robotics, McGraw Hill.

Reference Books

1.Ghosh, Control in Robotics and Automation: Sensor Based Integration, Allied Publishers.
2.Klafter R.D., Chimielewski T.A., Negin M., Robotic Engineering – An Integrated Approach, India.

Notes:

Covers robotics control mechanisms, kinematics, trajectory planning, and industrial automation.

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Automation and Robotics

Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Contents

Laboratory Works

Text Books

Reference Books

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